Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1887-08-12
OUR SEASIDE TRIP.


much notice except that it was a beautiful
shady grade, when we merged, as it were, into
the beautiful valley Of Looking Glass whose
broad fields were already whitening i9r har-
vest. After passing through this valley We
soon came 10 the Flournoy valley lying just
al the foot of the Coast range. We went on
10 the foot the Sugar Pine mountain where
we stopped for dinner near Mr.. Whistler's
place, when the old gentleman came out and
gave lis some hay for our horses for which we
were very thankful. Afternoon we soon came
to the IS Mile house where we recruited our
store of provisions and were courteously treated
by our friend Mr.. Weekly. We proceeded
to the Io Mile house where we met our friend
Mrs. Wilson who kindly bid us pleasant
trip Then after three or four !ours Of climb.
ing the mountain all walking except the
where campcd for the night, and had a
supper of delicious trout
The next day we moved slowly down the
creek hunting, fishing and picking berries.
NO 10 q NdiI1 OH NLSiC liAilI
waterfall adds much to the beautiful scenery,
and the lo7er Of nature can wander slowly
down drinking in, as ii were, the beautiful
sights. About noon we reached the toll gate
Mynatt. where We received the bountiful
hospitality of these gentlemen and with our
hearts full Of thanks we went on our way re-
joicing, We camped the second night near
J. II. Mlnard's sawmil below Dora and were
the recipients Of favors ct his hands. All
| along the way we caught many an unwary
trout upon which We feasted, and were made
glad. Early in the afternoon Of the third
day we reached Hon. ] II. Roberts place
just below Myrtle Point where we left our
teams, after having gone 10 Norway where
VIC camped. Here our pleasure was marred
by our having camped in place infested
with leas, and ere snpper was over we were
covered with the festive insects and had to
move our camp. Mr.. Nelson who keeps a
store at this place, and, whose acquaintance
we formed Is a very pleasant gentleman.
This point being the head OF steamboat navi-
CATION on the Coquille we took the steamer
Ceres the ncxt morning for Coquille City.
We were shown many kindnesses by the
captain, Johnny Yeargin, who spared no
pains to give us pleasant time.
As we were nearing Coquile City we
passed the farm of our old friend Capt Roy,
who c,,,,n Cut and ,ra,-ad 70 re ne tho cfa,uonr
was passing. We reached Coquille City at
noon and went TO the Olive hotel where we
remained until Monday. Here we met many
of our old friends whom we had known in
other years and we were glad to renew ac-
quaintances. Coquille City is a beautiful
little town and shows many signs of prosperity
and growth, and with the prospect Of the rail
road which the people think, land We think
correctly too) will soon penetrate that section,
it will become city Of no mean proportions.
1t has wonderful resources for development
and with 4 railroad communication the rapid
ity Of its growth would be wonderful Here
our party was increased by our old friend
Henry Smith, who accompanied us to the
beach, and some of our party, Especially one)
was exceedingly happy. Among other friends
whom we met in Coquille City were Mr.
Dean, editor Of the Coquille City Herald and
Uncle Tommy Willard at whose hands we
received some kind favors and hospitable
treatment. We had the pleasure of meeting
with the people here both Sunday morning
and evening in Religious worship at which
time we preached to them. Monday at noon
we boarded the steamer Antelope, and with
Capt. Reed, that afable gentleman at whose
hands we received such kind and courteous
treatment, ard who did much to add to our
pleasure we proceeded TO Bandon, down by
the sounding sea. This was very pleasant
ride down the river along whose banks is
much that is pleasant TO the eye. We passed
Parkersburg, Randolph, the cannery and
other points and when we were nearing Ban
don all were on the upper deck eagerly watch
ing 10 catch first sigh of the grand old
ocean, there being many in the party who
had never seen the briny deep. And as we
were rounding the bend in the river some one
cried out, there it is, and sure enough Just
before us lay the broad cNpanse Of the mighty
deep with its seething and surging billuws
lashins upon the Shore, which forms a sight
tha: is beautiful to behold. When We landed
at the wharf We were met by Judge Dyer who
cordially welcomed lis to Bandon and he and
Mr.. Averill literally donated lis couple o.
small houses TO camp in which greatly added
to our comfort. The next morning we were
up bright and carly and ready for a trip dowr
the beach. All started out and jolly tint
we had strollng down the beach hunting
shells and agates and looking at the thousant
curiosities that are only to be found on th,
! beach, and the birds which almost filled tn
, spent in wandering up and down the beach
/ wading IN the surf, running foot races in tn
0 sandy beach in which the whole party partic
d ipated, and jollier and better time no on
II could expect to have. During the week OH
!. party was increased by Capt. Roy, wife an
), little daughter and Mrs. Lindey, the latter c
=, Empire city. These old friends we cladl
o welcomed to our company and they adde
l. much 10 our pleasure. AT Bandon we me
is Rev. H. B. Swafford and family ard man
e of our oil friends and acquaintances, And
lc more hospitable and friendly people tha
10 those of Bandon cannot be found in Oregon
We are under many obligations to Mr.. R. +
m Rosa and Mr.. Walker for their hall in whic
is we lectured and sang at different times durin
h our sojourn in Bandon. Mr.. Tupper of Ii
r. Ocean House also did much to add to OIL
at pleasure, and the evenings spent at his hous
1t will long be remembered by our party. W
m had beautiful view from the top of Gibra
cs tar rock near the ocean house, and with ii
by use of Mr.. Tuppers glasses we could 81
e steamers and schooners passing far out at Sc
nc On Saturday Lord Bennett accompanied ;
- To the caves down the beach and explaint